"Boo," said the Roo.

Roo

Who am I?: Andrew Goh
Also known as...: In order of usage, Andyrooroo, Andy, Andyroo, Anne.
When did I get here?: 26 September 1991
My boring school?: St. Mary's International School For The Horribly Wicked And Devilish. (The last 6 words were made up)
My age?: 16 going on 17

Hey I'm Andrew, your average feather-in-his-cap, spring-in-his-step, sneaker-wearing, tongue-twisting, ecstacy-inducing, mind-bending, never-ending, trend-setting, floppy-fringed whatsisname. Lovable at first sight if you see me in the right light. Always willing to give second chances. And a third if you ask nicely enough. Hopelessly romantic and tragically retarded. Such a combination yields unpredictable results. Initially shy, softspoken and quiet. Unabashed, witty and loud after the ice has broken. Proud ympacter, God-seeker, salvation-finder, redemption-searcher. I'm not a WANNABE, I'm a GONNABE. Optimist with a pessimistic edge, like a lollipop coated with glass. Always strive to be perfect, very seldom am. Dreams enough to grow a pair of wings. Realistic enough to tear them up. Swings his moods like a monkey on a rope, but you seldom see the emotions fly. No tears in my eyes don't mean I'm not crying, no red in my eyes don't mean I ain't mad, no smile on my face don't mean I'm not happy, no frown on my brow don't mean I'm not thinking. Music is my drug and art my choice of poison. Performs well under pressure, but won't break under the peer kind. Don't offer me your cash or flash me a badge, your friendship's good enough for me. Break my trust, watch the sparks fly. Not without forgiveness, but definitely human. Instantaneously horrific, gradually unbearable. Wait for the sky to clear up. It'll happen. Self-testimony doesn't bring out the best in anyone, especially me. See other's for THEIR impression.
Toodles.

PLEASE DON'T:
Ask me too many questions.
Try to draw out my personal thoughts. Unless invited.
NEVER try to tell me who or what I am. How the hell would you know better than me?
NEVER EVER insult my religion. Please. It's just something you don't do.
NEVER EVER insult my family. People HAVE gotten hurt for making that mistake.
No racism. It tears this world apart and it hurts people.
Ok can everyone please keep any 'emo' comments to themselves. It's not that I care that I'm being labelled as one but gosh I've heard it so many times and frankly, it's getting quite tiresome
Call me Paul Twohill and I break your face. Grr.

Monday, June 30, 2008

Hahaha. Negligence is hardly the word to describe my absence. Haven't posted in, what, a month? However long, it's too long, and I think that it's high time I did something about that.

SO. I guess the main point would be that I'm back home in Singapore! Haha you have no idea how happy I am to be back! Like, I'm ROO now instead of just Roo. (Oh by the way, this is gonna be a looong post. I got a whole month to cover. Bear with me folks.) So I got 2 months in Singapore. I got until early August. Hoping to be able to stay past National Day for various reasons. We'll see how it goes.

Ok Whenever I get back to Singapore, I ALWAYS look forward to going back to church. Honestly, it's one of the highlights of my trip back. This time was even better, cause we had RAW camp! Out of all the camps I've been to, THIS one was the most (there is no other owrd for it) EPIC. Hahaha. One of the reasons it was so awesome was that I really really felt God in this one. Most of the time, it's just like an extended hangout with friends, but this one really touched me. It was soo awesome, really. I mean, sure, it was real sweet hanging out with my friends for the 5 days of the camp. It was a blast! But you know, this time it was more than that. This was a truly uberpwnageomgoshawesomeriffic spiritual experience which I'm not gonna forget any time soon. Everything about it was so epic! Epic worship, epic games, epic prayer, epic speakers... ALL EPIC! Seriously EPIC. Major kudos and credits go out to: GOD, Camp Comm, Sub Comm, All the other Comms, GL Rachel, AGL Joel, SAGL Daniel, Mentor Nicholas, Group Faithfulness, Glenn Lim, All the other RAW Campers. Thank you soo much for being part of the experience. Hontoni arigatou gozaimashita~ A truly awesome 5 days. Pics posted below.

Narnia.

It's also been great catching up with old schoolmates! Some of them I've seen more recently than others but it's so cool seeing them again and how they've changed now that they're in different schools and all. Sadly, not all the changes are positive. I think I've lost a friend or 2 :( But hopefully, I'll be able to win them back again :) Sad to hear that Robert was leaving. I had absolutely NO CLUE he was taking off. Hopefully, we'll still be able to meet up. Like, if his breaks are at the same time as mine. tjat'd be awesome. Oh yeah Rob! Hahaha thanks for the dinner treat. EH, no jokes, it was a $35 steak! Rob's the man I'm telling you hahaha~ Oh, and I visited Temasek Poly. Geez the place is huge! It's like 10 times bigger than my school! I was just like OMGWTH :O It was massive! Hahaha but it was cool. Met up with some people and had a chat over lunch, like the good old days :) Oh and I met up with Qi Yang and Jerven too, man I haven't seen them in what, 2 years or something. Man, it was great seeing them again! I wanna see everyone else now too hahahaha! Like, a primary school reunion would be absolutely ace!

On a more serious note, during the RAW camp (refers to above), we were given a challenge to read the book of Mark over the course of 15 days. Luckily, I managed to do that, and I'm not gonna run through each chapter right now. But I WILL say this. It answered lots of questions I had. But still some are left a mystery. I shan't disclose them right now- I'd like to think more about them. Anyway, I really hope I can cultivate this as a habit - that I can make it a point to read my Bible EACH AND EVERY DAY. Which leads me to this point - can anyone recommend a good book to go onto after Mark? Responses will be much appreciated thanks very much. NOW. There's gonna be a new challenge. This 40 day prayer and fast. I think the name is pretty self explanatory. I still haven't decided what kind of fast I'll be doing.. Suggestions? Haha. I just pray that I'll be able to presevere and endure throughout the 40 days. Ganbatte to everyone else doing the 40 days too :)

Ok this verse was shared by Glenn Lim and I think I might make it my life verse. It's really really beautiful-

"But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint"

-Isaiah 40:31

Point of Difference

The tide is turning

This is redemption's hour

In the midst of a world lost for love

You are all we have now

Yhe lost returning

Salvation is all around

In the midst of the world broken down

You are all we have now

For You are God

And this hope is our's

So Father open the skies

Flood the earth with Your light

This is love

To break the world indifferent

Our hearts are burning

A fire that won't burn out

In the midst of a world that's grown cold

You are all we have now

The earth resounding

The anthem of your reknown

As we lift up our eyes

And look to Your glory

Call us out

Let the world see

You are God

And this hope is our's

So call us out

Let the world see You are God,

As we sing

So Father open the skies

Flood the earth with Your light

This is love

To break the world indifferent

As we lift up our eyes

Fill our hearts with Your fire

In a world of sin we'll be different, the difference

Our eyes are open

Every chain now broken

In this world

We are different

Let Your love become us

As we live to make You famous

In this world

We are different

So call us out

Let the world see

You are God,

As we sing

So call us out

Let the world see You are God

One and only

In this world

You are all we have now

Signed with a flourish 9:13 AM

Dear dear dearest viewers, before you read any further, I just thought I'd point out a few rules that I hope you'll follow while going through this lil' blog of mine. You wanna listen closely now, some of these rules, when broken, are punishable by death.
Haha just kidding
Anyway here are the rules, actually let's just call 'em guidelines. Rules sound too strict for this space. So here are your GUIDLELINES:
1) Numero uno - Please do respect whatever I've written here. Whatever I post on this blog has a reason behind it and does actually mean something to me. So I just ask that you show a little respect.
2) Mind your manners please! This really actually applies to your LIFE as well. Be polite :)
3) Leading on from point 2, I do not tolerate any forms of discrimination; be it racial, sexual, whatever it is. It is definitely NOT appreciated here. Take it somewhere else.
4) Maturity is a MUST. Please keep all comments mature! Name-calling goes under 'immature' so if you were planning on doing that, please change your mind right now.
5) In the same way that prejudice and discrimination are absolute no-no's. I have a zero-tolerance policy regarding insults directed towards my friends, family and religion. Please do refrain from making offensive remarks about those subjects.
6) SH! It would be nice if you didn't spread whatever I've posted on here hahaha ;D
That aside, enjoy this blog, no matter how frequently, or rather INfrequently I update it. (I am known to go on unannounced 'breaks') Take care, God bless :)

Yours, ever so sincerely, Andyrooroo

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